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Martinez refinery issued a violation notice for ‘public nuisance'
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a violation notice for “public nuisance” to the Martinez Refinery Thursday, a day after flaring was reported at there.
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Flaring reported at Martinez refinery
Flaring occurred at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening, the facility reported on its website. Bob Redell reports.
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Flaring at Martinez refinery comes as it's sued over another chemical release
On the same day that two Martinez residents filed a class action lawsuit against the Martinez Refining Company, the company reported a flaring incident Wednesday. Pete Suratos reports.
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2 residents sue Martinez Refining Company over chemical releases
Two Martinez residents filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Martinez Refining Company, alleging the refinery has created a “public nuisance” by releasing chemicals into the surrounding community. Ian Cull reports.
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Flaring at Martinez refinery
Here’s what we know about flaring activity at the Martinez refinery.
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Flaring reported at Martinez refinery
Flaring occurred at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening, the facility reported on its website.
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2 residents sue Martinez Refining Company over chemical releases
Two Martinez residents filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Martinez Refining Company, alleging the refinery has created a “public nuisance” by releasing chemicals into the surrounding community.
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Martinez refinery faces joint civil enforcement action over 2022 release
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday it was pursuing an enforcement action against the Martinez Refining Company.
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Martinez refinery faces joint civil enforcement action over 2022 release
The Martinez Refining Company is facing a civil enforcement action over a 2022 hazardous materials release as well as other claims, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Thursday.
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Suspect throws explosives at San Francisco police during chase
A man allegedly tossed explosives while leading police on a wild chase Sunday evening from San Francisco to Martinez. Damian Trujillo reports.
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Suspect who threw explosives at San Francisco police during chase identified
Police have identified a man who allegedly tossed explosives while leading police on a wild chase Sunday evening from San Francisco to Martinez.
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Suspect arrested after police chase from San Francisco to Martinez
A suspect led police on a chase from San Francisco into Contra Costa County on Sunday evening and reportedly tossed “suspicious devices” out of their vehicle along the way, prompting a bomb squad response, police said. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Suspect arrested after police chase from San Francisco to Martinez
An assault suspect led police on a chase from Filbert Street in San Francisco into Contra Costa County on Sunday evening and reportedly tossed “suspicious devices” out of their vehicle along the way, police said. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Suspect arrested following police chase from San Francisco to Martinez
An assault suspect led police on a pursuit from Filbert Street in San Francisco into Contra Costa County on Sunday evening and reportedly tossed “suspicious devices” out of their vehicle along the way, police said. Thom Jensen reports.
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Martinez refinery manager explains release, how safety measures have changed
The Martinez Refining Company’s manager told the Martinez City Council on Wednesday operators were unaware last Thanksgiving’s release of spent catalyst was affecting the outside community until the next day, and the refinery held off notifying authorities until it could assess whether the release was harmful.
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Community raises concerns at Martinez refinery
The Martinez Refining Company’s manager told the Martinez City Council on Wednesday operators were unaware last Thanksgiving’s release of spent catalyst was affecting the outside community until the next day, and the refinery held off notifying authorities until it could assess whether the release was harmful. Jodi Hernandez reports.
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No health risk found after Martinez Refinery release
Contra Costa Public Health said the Martinez Refinery released petroleum coke dust Friday during maintenance work.
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Hazmat team investigates petroleum coke dust release at Martinez refinery
The Martinez Refining Company, or MRC, said the release was an isolated incident related to maintenance at the facility, according to Contra Costa Health.
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Firefighters scramble as fires break out near homes in the East Bay
Two fires in the East Bay Monday had a lot of people nervous as flames raced through brush, closing in on homes. Pete Suratos reports.
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Crews battle Oakland grass fire
Here’s what we know about a grass fire threatening homes in Oakland.